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[UPDATED] Android Market Apps I bought for my Hero: Are they "paid for" on my Desire?
Updated April 18, 2010
Now I get it. See Post #6 below. Google's dragging their ass on "fingerprint" approval. They need to be SHAMED virally across the web for sheer incompetence -- or intentional malice toward purchasers of a phone that competes with their Nexus One. "Do No Evil" my ass.
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I bought maybe 6-7 apps for my hero -- 2 different keyboards, "Executive Assistant", some kind of alarm clock... When on my Hero, even after factory reset and resetting up my phone, when I went to MARKET and "My Downloads", those paid for apps showed up as available to install again on my Hero.
I have been using my Desire -- but thus far only for Wifi as I set it up and get acquainted with the phone. Perhaps stupidly (!) I am still using the Hero as my "phone" til I have all my apps and widgets and layouts replicated on my Desire.
Though I do not have my carrier's SIM card installed in my Desire, 90% of the device works fine, especially all wifi usages, Market downloads, email, web, etc... I did set up my Gmail account as well.
It's one's Gmail account which is your linkage to PAID FOR apps, via Google Checkout. So, I am surprised that when I select "My downloads" i don't see any indication of paid for apps.
Is this tied to a SIM card? (if so seems ridiculous)
RELATED: I can't even find BETTER KEYBOARD app in the Market now, nor "SMART KEYBOARD" ... Does the market auto-filter out apps that do not run on Android 2.1 ?
thank you
the paid apps are tied with your google account.
(no longer relevant)
From what I read, some paid and free apps should appear as soon as google finishes some signature thing related to that! so it's a matter of time.
By the way, do you see paid apps in general? For me, I always had to use Market Enabaler on the Hero to open Market to paid apps.
A temporary solution, you can use your Hero to extract the paid applications (apk files) using Root Explorer, copy them to the Desire SD card and install them using any file manager. The only limitation here is that you have to keep checking for updates on the Hero.
Re: Android Market > Apps I bought for my Hero: Are they "paid for" on my Desire?
as far as I know, and experts correct me if wrong, the ability to get access are directly connected to the sim from which you connect.
which is why market enabler used to spoof the apn's from which paid apps were available.
with no sim card you should only be able to get free apps or nothing at all.
I live in Sweden, no paid apps.
was at friends last night who has an old UK sim card, popped that in and I got access to some paid apps. but still with the limitations as previously discussed in this forum. (waiting for Google to get it straightened out)
so, yes & no, the apps are tied to your sim, cuz it tells the phone which apn/ network your phone is connecting from...
Sent from my HTC Desire using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
I just read a few other threads, with links to the official Android Market forums. First off, I have to ask some basic vocabulary:
What are "protected apps" ?
I have no idea what this means.
Second: salahag, thanks for your reply. I didn't respond initially because I didn't understand it at all. Paid apps showed up in my Hero from day 1 and that was for me October 2009. I was baffled because I had no context for even thinking "is everything that's available showing here?" because by default my brain had no reason to pose that question. I just assumed the Market worked one way, and I was seeing everything the way everyone else sees it.
I'm suddenly quite baffled by this emerging mystery now that I can't find a bunch of apps for my DESIRE. But now the mystery of "where are my paid apps that I bought on my Hero?" is solved, replaced by "why are hundreds of apps that were available on my Hero not available on my Desire?"
XDA-devs to the rescue, via another thread here about "Missing apps in the Market" linking to this posting in Android Market forums:
by nprussell - 4/8/10 (LINK to this posting at Android Market forums)
Hi all,
I'm an Android developer from the XDA forum & VillainROM.co.uk. I've primarily worked on the Hero, but I received my Desire yesterday.
I can confirm that I too am missing several apps from the market. I also have an answer to your question.
First things first, it's protected apps that are missing from the market. There are generally two reasons why apps will be missing from the market.
(1) When a new ROM/Phone is released, the manufacturer, in this case HTC, sends the build to Google, which includes a 'Fingerprint' (a unique line of text which governs its market access) in the build.prop file. Generally, it states the name of the phone and Android version in the fingerprint. With Root & system write access, this fingerprint can easily be changed... but we don't have that luxury right now.
Once Google approve the build, the fingerprint will be added to their allowed database to view protected apps on the market.
(2) The other cause for apps missing from the market in builds (such as twidroid, layar, barcode scanner etc) is that these apps require permissions to use the camera/auto focus. They are NOT protected apps. If the XML permission files are missing from system/etc/permissions, then Google Market will simply block these apps from showing.
So again... to answer your question... we'll see the protected apps as soon as either:
a) HTC chase up Google
b) Google get around to activating the fingerprint
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Un-frikkin-believable.
It's like the equivalence of a dumb low-IQ bureaucrat holding up a long line for Drivers' License renewals at the "Department of Motor Vehicles". No reason at all for the stupid delay other than some asshole letting some work order sit on his desktop til he feels like getting to it.
No wonder the author (gogol) of that other related thread recommends consumer activism or we just stand in line each time and just wait to get ****'d in the ass by beaurocratic process that sounds WAY more like Microsoft than "the smartest guys in the room" at Google -- who pride themselves on only hiring Ivy-league grads and equivalents, like from Stanford. They ought to be ridiculed out of town with this.
gogol writes: I really cannot believe Google screws this great Android platform like this. Think about the next firmware update, from Google or HTC ... We will AGAIN get this issue ... Then wait again very long. I am really mad and hate this.
If one of you guys is capable of writing a good professional article or blog regarding this issue, we could spread the voice all over the internet / twitter / facebook / blogs / news so Google could "end" or "fix" this.
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I'm game to SHAME GOOGLE into getting their f-ing act together or be ridiculed for incompetence -- everywhere we can post that message on the web. And they have the nerve to criticize APPLE for their ridiculous App Store totalitarianism?
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xrrkrrkx said:
I live in Sweden, no paid apps. Was at friends last night who has an old UK sim card, popped that in and I got access to some paid apps. but still with the limitations as previously discussed in this forum. (waiting for Google to get it straightened out)
so, yes & no, the apps are tied to your sim, cuz it tells the phone which apn/ network your phone is connecting from...
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Can you clarify this further. Thank you for information related to SIM card needing to be in use in order to access paid apps -- god only knows why -- it's retarded to me.
But is it correct that I have read other places that there are LOCALIZATION ISSUES? where some apps are only available to certain regions? (Like YouTube does) -- Or can you shoot that one down as rumor. I don't get this. Open source OS. Google's entire revenue model based on ads. More phones = more ad impressions = more money to Google. What possible motivation is there to block access to apps in a marketplace that I am willing to pay for -- where Google gets % of all sales, as well as transactional revenue thru Google Checkout? -- Something doesn't make sense. And usually when that's the case, SOMEONE IS BEING PROTECTED in some corporate deal.
What's the story. Is this another CARRIER-TAINTED example of holding customers hostage? If so, I can't wait til the day we can blow up that Carrier-driven model that strangles the free marketplace. They should make it or break it based on direct delivery of services at competitive pricing. I am so tired of Boardroom Protectionist Policies agreed to by major competitors, to ensure a baseline profit well above anything deserved if there was open competition. ... But I could be off on my little side rant and it has nothing to do with this issue, in which case, .... ooops. sorry
salahag said:
From what I read, some paid and free apps should appear as soon as google finishes some signature thing related to that! so it's a matter of time.
By the way, do you see paid apps in general? For me, I always had to use Market Enabaler on the Hero to open Market to paid apps.
A temporary solution, you can use your Hero to extract the paid applications (apk files) using Root Explorer, copy them to the Desire SD card and install them using any file manager. The only limitation here is that you have to keep checking for updates on the Hero.
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Many thanks - I never even thought to do this. Rooted my Hero, copied the apks (they're in /data/app-private) to the Desire and installed. I now have National Rail and Locale Lockscreen back again
Ta.
you can use your Hero to extract the paid applications (apk files) using Root Explorer, copy them to the Desire SD card and install them using any file manager.
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I meant to ask: Is Root Explorer an app from the Market (I'll check of course), and does it only work on rooted Heroes? Mine is unrooted. But I have used Astro app many times for moving stuff from my computer to Hero, and now my Desire. So, it would just be a matter of my knowing which folder/directory to look in on my Hero to access the .apk files.
(EDIT: I see now from daern above: they're in /data/app-private ... well Astro Explorer shows me root folder and data folder but both say "directory is empty", so I am guessing unless I root my Hero i can't access this stuff... right?)
So, thanks from ME also!
Easy. Install "InstantRook.apk" on the Hero (Google for it, download directly to the device and run from Astro).
Once installed, it will announce "your device is rooted". Now fire up Root Explorer and note that you can see the /data folder. Copy the private apk files to /sdcard and away you go.
It really is as easy as that. It may stuff your Hero (it didn't affect mine in the slightest) but as I'm assuming that you're replacing it anyway, the worst it would require would be a hard-boot anyway.
Took < 5 mins
I just switched for a tiny (3" screen) and slow (Leo ROM with WM 6.5.x) Xperia X1 to a more powerful HD7. Nice OS indeed, but there are lots of things that I really miss:
1 on the old phone I used to flash new ROMs very often. I had some CABs in the SD that could be restored in seconds with a few clicks, so after flash all my apps were ready for use. If I'm not wrong, this is not feasible anymore since CAB installation is not available on WP7 and (correct me if I'm wrong) Zune software is always needed;
2 all audio and video files are immediately avalable to view since the phone stores them in its own way (i.e. cannot save them in a specific folder, and open them in the old File/Open way); what if I have some *strictly personal* audio or video file I want to keep secret ?
3 no GPS navigation software still available (I used iGO8 very very often) an nothing foreseen yet;
4 apps marketplace is ridiculous, but I hope that software houses will start converting theis apps very soon (I really miss SPB Wallet and Opera).
5 SD card...well we all know enough about that
Anyone aware of some kind of improvement for what above ?
Thanks
S
Came from an iPhone and then Nexus one. What i really really miss is the ability to buy apps from the marketplace since i live in an unsupported place and hence, a non-US credit card. iPhone had support for my country, while market enabler and google checkout solved that for android.
You can always use a UK/US Live account.
yes i have a US live account, but it still will not accept my credit card, a Mastercard. It says that it can't be authorized, and a lot of people also have that problem because their credit cards are non-US. My credit card is still active though, checked and doubled checked. Just used it to purchase a few items from ebay using paypal and also groceries yesterday.
Hi all!
I've recently updated my Xperia Arc to the new ICS 4.0.4 release (4.1.B.0.431) via SEUS.
One of the main reason why I was expecting this update was the possibility of encrypting the SD card natively, as far as I know, provided by Google from Honeycomb and ICS. I think google has take too much time to do this, since old WM, BB, or even Palm devices had this capability since years ago.
This is a very important option for me (and I guess it should be for anyone) bearing in mind the big amount of sensitive data we usually store on SD card, even more important in a device with only 340MB free memory, in which lots of programs and data must be stored in the SD card.
Nevertheless, I've discovered that, after the update, the option is not present... I don't know the reason, I've asked to Sony about that, but I'm still waiting for an answer.
Do you guys know if they haven't included this option, if it's hidden, if it will be included lately...? I haven't found any info in the forum... Am I the only one that really miss this option? What happens if I loose my phone? It's pin protected, but what about the photos and work documents stored in the Card?
Regards.
I was hoping for full encryption too. But can't find it on my device:
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro (SK17i), Android 4.0.4 Build 4.1.B.0.431
(stock rom)
steppar
this is a great capability and really needed on phones like mk16a. i make document and edit xls for work.
please let us know any news about this!
greetings
Hi,
Will 7.8 update include:
1. Ie 10?
2. Skype, Voip integration as in Windows Phone 8?
3. Support for removable microsd cards ( 1 gen. devices )?
4. VPN ( pptp, ipsec & l2tp )?
5. No Zune needed to upload files?
6. Zune in device can download mp3 from skydrive?
7. IE favorites sync?
8. OTA Updates?
9. Business hub?
10. Creating own albums inside pictures hub?
11. Sending files inside device via mail app?
Thanks for info.
Nobody knows (c).
marek1 said:
Hi,
Will 7.8 update include:
1. Ie 10?
2. Skype, Voip integration as in Windows Phone 8?
3. Support for removable microsd cards ( 1 gen. devices )?
4. VPN ( pptp, ipsec & l2tp )?
5. No Zune needed to upload files?
6. Zune in device can download mp3 from skydrive?
7. IE favorites sync?
8. OTA Updates?
9. Business hub?
10. Creating own albums inside pictures hub?
11. Sending files inside device via mail app?
Thanks for info.
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1. No
2. No
3. No
4. No
5. No
6. No
7. No
8. Maybe
9. No
10. No
11. No
WP 7.8 only includes the new start screen.
jessenic said:
1. No
2. No
3. No
4. No
5. No
6. No
7. No
8. Maybe
9. No
10. No
11. No
WP 7.8 only includes the new start screen.
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According to Microsoft it will include the start screen and other things... so you're probobly wrong.
jessenic said:
1. No
2. No
3. No
4. No
5. No
6. No
7. No
8. Maybe
9. No
10. No
11. No
WP 7.8 only includes the new start screen.
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Don't spread fud around.
Noone knows at this time for sure knows what will be featured.
Skype is recently updated which includes merging contacts with People Hub
http://blogs.skype.com/garage/2012/06/skype_12_for_windows_phone.html
v_garg said:
Don't spread fud around.
Noone knows at this time for sure knows what will be featured.
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Actually, MS have told some people what is included:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLEB8CC228C5239441&v=fTNHgfy7lY8&feature=player_detailpage#t=5052s
http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windowsphone75/windows-phone-78-preview-143476
tell me how should the 1st.gen devices support micro sd cards if they only have one with the system on it? :S
Removable micro sd means a second slot for extending the memory, not the ability to change the one where the system is
And does Windows Phone 8 have 4, 5 6 7 9 10 11??? i dont think so.
marek1 said:
Hi,
Will 7.8 update include:
1. Ie 10?
2. Skype, Voip integration as in Windows Phone 8?
3. Support for removable microsd cards ( 1 gen. devices )?
4. VPN ( pptp, ipsec & l2tp )?
5. No Zune needed to upload files?
6. Zune in device can download mp3 from skydrive?
7. IE favorites sync?
8. OTA Updates?
9. Business hub?
10. Creating own albums inside pictures hub?
11. Sending files inside device via mail app?
Thanks for info.
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Dinchy87 said:
tell me how should the 1st.gen devices support micro sd cards if they only have one with the system on it? :S
Removable micro sd means a second slot for extending the memory, not the ability to change the one where the system is
And does Windows Phone 8 have 4, 5 6 7 9 10 11??? i dont think so.
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I think he meant the Samsung Focus, which had a removable SD card slot (which the user supplied, hence wondering if it would be supported on this device). But the author would be better suited to telling you what he was thinking
jessenic said:
WP 7.8 only includes the new start screen.
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WRONG! We know it will have the new start and TBA features. As to op's list....
marek1 said:
Hi,
Will 7.8 update include:
1. Ie 10?
2. Skype, Voip integration as in Windows Phone 8?
3. Support for removable microsd cards ( 1 gen. devices )?
4. VPN ( pptp, ipsec & l2tp )?
5. No Zune needed to upload files?
6. Zune in device can download mp3 from skydrive?
7. IE favorites sync?
8. OTA Updates?
9. Business hub?
10. Creating own albums inside pictures hub?
11. Sending files inside device via mail app?
Thanks for info.
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Probable.
Possible.
Not possible.
Doubtful.
Not possible.
Doubtful.
Possible.
Probable.
Possible.
Possible.
We still don't know what features 7.8 will have besides new colors and a new start screen. Too soon and not enough details to know. I'm personally hoping we get custom alarms and sms tones. We will know more in October.
Dinchy87 said:
tell me how should the 1st.gen devices support micro sd cards if they only have one with the system on it? :S
Removable micro sd means a second slot for extending the memory, not the ability to change the one where the system is
And does Windows Phone 8 have 4, 5 6 7 9 10 11??? i dont think so.
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Well Samsung Focus, HTC HD7, HTC mozart all of this have visible or hidden microSD card. And my question was If can they separate the ROM from microSD card and use it as flash drive.
if windows 7.8 would have some other new feature Microsoft would tell us during the keynote !
Microsoft didn't tell us nothing before the keynote about windows phone 8 upgrade on the first and second generation phone becouse they will not do it, microsoft didn't tell nothing more on windows phone 7.8 feature becouse they will not implement nothing more.
Scag said:
if windows 7.8 would have some other new feature Microsoft would tell us during the keynote !
Microsoft didn't tell us nothing before the keynote about windows phone 8 upgrade on the first and second generation phone becouse they will not do it, microsoft didn't tell nothing more on windows phone 7.8 feature becouse they will not implement nothing more.
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Not really… The keynote was just a preview for developers. There are countless new features for WP8 that have not yet been revealed which are more consumer related. It might not be as difficult for Microsoft to port those features to WP7.8, who knows.
They just showed WP7.8 in hope it would satisfy the Lumia/Titan II owners who recently invested in WP7 and got the news that WP8 would not run on their devices. Its a compensatory update to give users the sense of satisfaction of at least receiving something.
And they confirmed what WP8 will have for sure, likewise they confirmed what WP7.8 has for sure. It is 100% certain that WP8 has a lot more in store for us. Based on this logic, how can we assume WP7.8 not having anything more than a start screen? Looking at the version bumps 7.0 --> 7.5 (brought a ****load) --> 7.8... If we look at Tango (which remained 7.5) it brought nothing new, why would they bring another Tango like update? It is incredibly costly (all the OEM + carrier testing for a new start screen...) and won't exite any consumer…
I am not getting my hopes up, but there might be a good chance (based on the version bump and the not yet announced "consumer features" of WP8) that we might see a little bit more on 7.8 than just the start screen. It will certainly be beneficial for Microsoft to at least fix the Skype support, only if its just to ease the people on the fence for WP8 wanting proper Skype support (that Microsoft is really capable of doing so).
All in all, its just speculation. Let's wait and see and let's not jump to any conclusion before an official statement has been made.
Ok, when you finally expecting update 7.8?
rotkod said:
Ok, when you finally expecting update 7.8?
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...as Microsoft said..."this fall...."
This fall or next... means, again, be patient... patience... if you only knew the power of WP 7.8 update, MS never said what happened with tango update...
He told me enough...
Marvin_S said:
I am not getting my hopes up, but there might be a good chance (based on the version bump and the not yet announced "consumer features" of WP8) that we might see a little bit more on 7.8 than just the start screen. It will certainly be beneficial for Microsoft to at least fix the Skype support, only if its just to ease the people on the fence for WP8 wanting proper Skype support (that Microsoft is really capable of doing so).
All in all, its just speculation. Let's wait and see and let's not jump to any conclusion before an official statement has been made.
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Paul Thurrott states that Microsoft have told him that WP7.8 is start screen only. This is the same Paul Thurrott who told us months ago that no phones would be updated to WP8
Also, he has made another post on this topic.
http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windowsphone75/users-confused-windows-phone-78-update-143519
microsoft has not given any beta version for windows phone 8 so how u can say these application are avilable.
Stop fooling around.
just wait for the update.
magicsquid said:
Paul Thurrott states that Microsoft have told him that WP7.8 is start screen only. This is the same Paul Thurrott who told us months ago that no phones would be updated to WP8
Also, he has made another post on this topic.
http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windowsphone75/users-confused-windows-phone-78-update-143519
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“We care very deeply for our Windows Phone 7.5 customers, Microsoft corporate vice president Terry Myerson says during the presentation. “And because of this, I’m happy to share today that we are creating an update for Windows Phone 7.5 customers that brings to them what we believe is the marquee feature of Windows Phone 8: the new Start experience.”
The problem I have with that one is "marquee feature" he says that it doesn't say "features" so obviously its just the one
But its an odd choice of words not typically used and you wouldn't put an s on the end if it was only talking about THE marquee feature, but that is the main event, not necessarily the ONLY event so its still very much open.
Don't get me wrong tho, I think anything else will be a side line update, not a headline grabber
I just spoke to Bill Gates on the phone ,he said he's scrapping the entire system , "its gonna get a little different after we purchase RIM , so stay tuned"!
magicsquid said:
Paul Thurrott states that Microsoft have told him that WP7.8 is start screen only. This is the same Paul Thurrott who told us months ago that no phones would be updated to WP8
Also, he has made another post on this topic.
http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windowsphone75/users-confused-windows-phone-78-update-143519
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Well he might be right. But than again he was wrong on the Mango release date. All we can do really is just wait and see. If it brings nothing else, well thats too bad. The choice is yours, lose a lot of money and get a WP8 phone in Oktober if you really cant live without the new features, otherwise just enjoy your phone until your contract is up. I know how it feels, I just have my Lumia since februari, and I have always updated every 2 years, ill likely lose some money now and update after a year. But the choice is mine, nobody is forcing me to not spend money on a new phone earlier, one can always get a summer job as a student on a limited budget.
Hi Everyone,
To start, I would like to say that I have been a big Apple user for many years and I am making the change to Android to get a better understanding of the other side! I like what Google has to offer and looking for that experience.
I have chosen the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 as my first Android based tablet and have some particular questions for those who have purchased this unit. It is hard to find a straight answer when reading some of the other forums out there. Thank you everyone for your help with my transition!!
1, Is the Tab Pro 8.4 available with internal of 32 Gb memory? If so any idea when?
2, Has any who has purchased the Tab Pro 8.4 with 16 Gb internal memory has successfully trying in using Sandisk's latest 128Gb microSD which I understand it to be an SDXC card? Did it work and what amount of external memory did it give you?
3, Lastly, When downloading free or paid apps from Google Play, can the apps you install on device be stored and used from the microSD card rather than the internal memory?
Thanks again Everyone!
Welcome to Android Tablets.
Good choice on the 8.4. The Note 8.0 on the cheap would be another option.
1. Yes. There is 32GB but not very available right now. Mostly for international market than western market.
You can order it online from only a few places right now or wait another few weeks and it should be at more.
2. Yes. The 128GB card will work fine. It gives you 119GB available.
3. Partly. Some data can be stored on the card. This depends on the app. There are some workarounds to improve this.
But it's really going to depend on your use if that's even an issue.
Wolfman1172 said:
Hi Everyone,
To start, I would like to say that I have been a big Apple user for many years and I am making the ch to Android to get a better understanding of the other side! I like what Google has to offer and looking for that experience.
I have chosen the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 as my first Android based tablet and have some particular questions for those who have purchased this unit. It is hard to find a straight answer when reading some of the other forums out there. Thank you everyone for your help with my transition!!
1, Is the Tab Pro 8.4 available with internal of 32 Gb memory? If so any idea when?
2, Has any who has purchased the Tab Pro 8.4 with 16 Gb internal memory has successfully trying in using Sandisk's latest 128Gb microSD which I understand it to be an SDXC card? Did it work and what amount of external memory did it give you?
3, Lastly, When downloading free or paid apps from Google Play, can the apps you install on device be stored and used from the microSD card rather than the internal memory?
Thanks again Everyone!
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to fully utilize that a SD card to its full potential you must root and use a program like folder Mount to move games and certain apps to the sd card. In addition to this you must change a script in permissions in order to bypass the kit kat limited sd card writing. Google, as always, is fighting micro sd cards as hard as they can. If you search you will find the tutorials on how to accomplish all these things very easily however be aware your knox counter will be tripped so your warranty will be void.
Tab Pro 8.4 External SD Storage and how to Root the problem!
conan1600 said:
to fully utilize that a SD card to its full potential you must root and use a program like folder Mount to move games and certain apps to the sd card. In addition to this you must change a script in permissions in order to bypass the kit kat limited sd card writing. Google, as always, is fighting micro sd cards as hard as they can. If you search you will find the tutorials on how to accomplish all these things very easily however be aware your knox counter will be tripped so your warranty will be void.
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So as a whole from everyone's response, I understand know that there will be a 32 Gb unit available soon, That the new SDXC mircroSD 128 Gb card will work on the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 and finally will be able to store apps to a certain degree.
When it comes to the Android tablet experience how important is storage space going to be when in the Google world?
My main purpose for the tablet will be to play stored or streamed music, watch movies hopefully that will be able to be stored quite easily on the microSD 128 card and finally games and some cool apps.
Now as you had mentioned rooting to allow for full usage of what you wish to store on microSD what are some good links or places where I can learn and understand to do it properly?
Thanks again this forum has been a great help!
For most media like images, movies, and any other bulk files. Those can be stored on the card without issue.
Much easier than iOS to manage files. It's basically drag and drop like a thumb drive. Once the files are there your app will pick up on them or can be pointed at them. Gallery app, music player, etc.
Games are the biggest issue of what you've mentioned if you are planning to have a bunch with large data files on the device at once.
Some store to the card better than others but if you want to have a lot of the biggest games it's best you get the 32GB.
You still have the workaround mentionrd above. That would be my chosen route but it depends on the person.
How to Root the Tab Pro 8.4 to Manage Storage
meboy said:
For most media like images, movies, and any other bulk files. Those can be stored on the card without issue.
Much easier than iOS to manage files. It's basically drag and drop like a thumb drive. Once the files are there your app will pick up on them or can be pointed at them. Gallery app, music player, etc.
Games are the biggest issue of what you've mentioned if you are planning to have a bunch with large data files on the device at once.
Some store to the card better than others but if you want to have a lot of the biggest games it's best you get the 32GB.
You still have the workaround mentionrd above. That would be my chosen route but it depends on the person.
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Thanks meboy for your response. So in a nutshell all storable items images, media and music can be reverted to the external SD card other than for the most part apps that are purchased or downloaded for free thru Google play. To get around this what was written earlier is to root your unit to all full controll which I am open too.
Now the final question out here is how do I root the tab pro 8.4 to do this? And when it comes to rooting is there different forms of rooting or just the one that does everything in terms of giving you full control of where you want to store apps that are downloaded?